Ferocactus > Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei

Details about growing and caring for Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei

Recommended light & temperature:

Full sun or half shade in summer. Requires light frost protection.
The lowest temperature (ºC) supported by this cactus is on average: -4

Watering and care:

Water regularly throughout the growth cycle. You should avoid wetting the body of this plant while it is in sunlight. Keep dry during winter.

Multiplication:

Seeds

Pests:

Mealybugs, scaly insects and mites.

Best types of soil:

They are suitable for any rich, well-drained soil, such as clay, pumice, lava sand, and just a little bit of peat or mold.

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Scientific name:

Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei

Synonyms:

Echinocactus hertrichii, Echinocactus lecontei, Echinocactus wislizeni f. lecontei, Echinocactus wislizeni var. lecontei, Ferocactus acanthodes var. lecontei, Ferocactus cylindraceus var. lecontei, Ferocactus lecontei.

Origin:

It extends through central and western Arizona, southeastern California, and south to Baja California and Sonora, Mexico.

Natural Habitat Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei:

This cactus is locally abundant on the arid gravel or rocky slopes, canyon walls, fans, and wash margins at an elevation of 600-1250 m between creosote thickets.

There are 8 Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei in the collections:

Ferocactus > Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei

Details about growing and caring for Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei

Recommended light & temperature:

Similar Species Ferocactus cylindraceus subsp. lecontei

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